Gallbladder, Hernia, and Appendicitis Surgery
In general surgery practice, the most common conditions encountered in the general population that require emergency or elective surgical intervention include gallbladder diseases, abdominal wall hernias, and acute appendicitis. At our hospital, the diagnosis and surgical treatment of these conditions are meticulously planned by our team of specialist physicians, in accordance with current medical guidelines and using medical equipment that meets international standards.
Diseases and Our Medical Approaches
Gallbladder Diseases and Laparoscopic Surgery
Gallstones (cholelithiasis)—which form in the gallbladder, the organ responsible for storing bile produced by the liver—and the inflammation (cholecystitis) that results from these stones blocking the bile ducts are serious medical conditions. Symptoms typically include severe pain radiating from the upper right abdomen to the back, often following a fatty meal, as well as nausea and indigestion. When surgery is necessary, our clinic performs laparoscopic (minimally invasive) cholecystectomy, which is the current standard of care. Performed through small incisions of approximately 1 centimeter, this procedure preserves surrounding tissues, reduces the risk of infection, and optimizes the patient’s postoperative recovery process.
Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Hernias (Hernia Repair)
A hernia is a condition in which internal abdominal organs, such as the intestines, bulge through a weak spot or tear in the abdominal wall and protrude under the skin. In inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and hernias at previous surgical incision sites (incisional hernias), the greatest risks are the organ becoming trapped within the hernia sac (incarceration) and impaired blood flow (strangulation). Preventing these risks is a medical necessity. At our hospital, we perform tension-free repair techniques using specialized synthetic mesh, which is the gold standard in hernia surgery. Depending on the patient’s anatomy and the size of the hernia, we opt for either open surgery or laparoscopic repair.
Acute Appendicitis (Emergency Abdominal Surgery)
This is an emergency abdominal surgical condition (acute abdomen) resulting from the obstruction and inflammation of the appendix, an organ located at the beginning of the large intestine. The pain, which is initially vague around the navel, progresses over the following hours to become severe, stabbing pain in the lower right quadrant; the condition is usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Early diagnosis is critical to prevent the infection from perforating the intestine and spreading to the abdominal lining (peritonitis). Once the diagnosis is confirmed by radiological and laboratory findings, the source of infection is rapidly removed from the body, usually through laparoscopic appendectomy.
This content was prepared by Egemed Hospitals.
Published: April 9, 2026 - 11:58 p.m. • Last Updated: April 9, 2026
